The impact of hip fracture on mortality in Estonia: a retrospective population-based cohort study

The impact of hip fracture on mortality in Estonia: a retrospective population-based cohort study

Abstract Background Estimates of hip fracture mortality in Eastern Europe are scarce. We aimed to estimate the magnitude and duration of excess mortality after hip fracture in Estonia. Methods Retrospective, population-based 10-year study of persons aged ≥50 in two cohorts: with hip fracture and an...

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Main Authors: Mikk Jürisson, Mait Raag, Riina Kallikorm, Margus Lember, Anneli Uusküla
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-06-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Hip fracture
Excess mortality
Eastern Europe
Estonia
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-017-1606-1

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